The world has become a strange, foreign place; unlike the one I'm accustomed to. I was at the grocery store a couple of days ago and it was packed. There was a line of people that ran the length of the store. The shoppers were waiting to get to the dairy section which was empty. If you think the apocalypse in on, fresh foods aren't the best choice. Yesterday, I took a … [Read more...] about Backup Plans For Backup Plans
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10 Questions With The Fioneers
Today's edition of 10 Questions features The Jessica and Cory, otherwise known as The Fioneers! These two have a lot of wisdom, but this line really spoke to me: We believe that the journey to financial independence should be as remarkable as the destination. #truth #yes #hellyes Wishing your days away in favor of a future that you perceive will be better is unhealthy. … [Read more...] about 10 Questions With The Fioneers
The Problem With FIRE
FIRE stands for Financial Independence/Early Retirement. I love the first part: Financial Independence I hate the second: Early Retirement It took me a while to figure out why, but I understand now. Before I get into that, let's talk about a fundamental problem with the FIRE movement. The Problem With FIRE You're not going to get to a place of financial independence sitting on … [Read more...] about The Problem With FIRE
Turn Off On Country Route FI
Ask the Readers will return next week. I have to get this one off my keyboard... When you read the words Open Road, your mind's eye probably shows you a picture of an epic road-trip. Perhaps a vacation to a National Park like Yellowstone or Yosemite (my personal favorite). I love road-trips, but that's not the open road that I'm referring to today. I'm referring to the … [Read more...] about Turn Off On Country Route FI
Six Months of Financial Independence: The Good, The Rad and The Ugly
Ask the Readers takes a break this week. Instead, I'll review my first six months of financial independence. The other night, I had a bizarre nightmare. I was with my co-workers at my old work site, begging to get my job back. I felt terrible for quitting. The nightmare disturbed me so much that I woke up. I eventually went back to sleep, but couldn't stop thinking … [Read more...] about Six Months of Financial Independence: The Good, The Rad and The Ugly